Traffic Rules 2026: Instant Fines & Smart Licenses Explained

The days of arguing with traffic police at the roundabout or calling "mkubwa" are fading fast. With the rollout of the new smart driving licenses and the integration of cameras on the Expressway and major highways, fines are now automated. This is the digitization of discipline.

If you overlap or speed, the camera captures your number plate, and the fine hits your eCitizen account instantly. This has a huge implication for car sellers: Transfer your logbook immediately. If you sell a car on an "open agreement" and the new owner speeds, you will be the one facing the fines and potential court dates. Do not release a car without initiating the TIMS transfer. The system is watching, and it doesn't accept "tutaongea".